Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers - Kilifi
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Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
Kilifi Seahorse Road
No. of rooms
23
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
facilities
Animal acceptance
Playground
Rooms for singles
We speak
FR SW
8.8/10
No. of rooms
23
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
facilities
Animal acceptance
Playground
Rooms for singles
We speak
FR SW
8.8/10
Located at Kilifi Creek, just 3 km outside of town and surrounded by a community forest, Distant Relatives Ecolodge and Backpackers features a secluded beach area, a restaurant and outdoor pool.
The lodge offers different accommodation types, ranging from family and double rooms to beds in a dormitory or safari tents. The spacious rooms feature custom made furniture and shelving. The waterproof tents feature a bed-side table and solar lights.
Distant Relatives offers a communal kitchen. Meals can also be ordered from the restaurant and include vegetarian options. Cocktails and refreshments can be enjoyed at the bar. The lodge also offers regular live music events.
Facilities at the lodge include outdoor bamboo showers, a private jetty, a library and a tour desk.
An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, hiking, volleyball, sailing and darts. Visits to the nearby Fumbene village can be arranged.
Distant Relatives is 45km from Malindi Airport and 50 km from Mombasa Airport. Airport shuttles can be arranged for a fee.
The hotel day starts from hour 15:00 and ends at 11:30.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Family Room. Offering a private courtyard with shower and toilet, this rooms features custom made shelves and furniture. ;
Tent. Each tent is waterproof, carpeted and fitted with mosquito net, bed-side table and solar light at night. There is a shared bathroom and toilet. ;
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room. This is a single bed in a spacious 8-bed mixed dormitory room with shared bathroom. ;
Budget Double Room. This room features an en suite shower, a fan and custom made shelves. It has a shared toilet. ;
Deluxe Double Room. This double rooms standout feature is the pool with a view. This double room has a desk, a terrace, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Double Room with Garden View. This double room provides a pool with a view. This double room features a desk, a terrace, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
CCTV in common areas
Garden
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Tour desk
Wheelchair accessible
Hiking
Sun terrace
Billiardsadditional charge
Street parking
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Picnic area
Outdoor pool (all year)
Fire extinguishers
Designated smoking area
Snorkellingadditional charge
Snack bar
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Karaoke
Luggage storage
Back massage
Shuttle service (additional charge)
WiFi
Terrace
Higher level toilet
Shared lounge/TV area
Restaurant
Neck massage
Walking toursadditional charge
Indoor play area
Airport drop offadditional charge
Accessible parking
Physical distancing rules followed
Windsurfingadditional charge
Shuttle service
Free WiFi
Games room
Shallow end
Outdoor pool
Shared kitchen
Key access
Facilities for disabled guests
Security alarm
Special diet menus (on request)
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Head massage
Airport shuttle
WiFi available in all areas
Free parking
Hand massage
Parking
Airport pick upadditional charge
Canoeingadditional charge
Couples massage
Fishingadditional charge
Daily housekeeping
Massageadditional charge
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Full body massage
Foot massage
Parking on site
Beach
Yoga classes
Sun umbrellas
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Physical distancing in dining areas
Nightclub/DJ
First aid kit available
CCTV outside property
Laundryadditional charge
Board games/puzzles
Tour or class about local cultureadditional charge
Live music/performance
Currency exchange
24-hour security
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Darts
Happy houradditional charge
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Private parking
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Movie nights
Cashless payment available
Wine/champagneadditional charge
Fruitsadditional charge
Evening entertainment
Bar
Car hire
Internet services
Cycling
Outdoor furniture
Divingadditional charge
Kid mealsadditional charge
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Access to health care professionals
Safety deposit box
